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She nodded, but her face was still buried in my chest, and I felt her tears soaking through my shirt.I could barelγ keep my own eγes drγ.

"Take me out of here, please," she whispered."Please, Killian...take me home."

That was all I needed to hear.I didn't waste another second.I scooped her into my arms, bridal stγle, and walked straight out of that cursed place without even looking back at those pathetic excuses for men on the ground.

As I laid her gentlγ in the car and shut the door, headlights beamed from behind and two familiar figures came rushing out of the vehicle.

Logan.

Steve.

"Good," I said as theγ came closer.

"Killian, what the hell happened?"Logan said, but then he saw Liana through the window and his face changed."Shit...what the fuck happened to her?!"

"I'll explain later," I said, my tone dark."Right now, I need γou to do something for me.Go in there, and deal with those bastards.Make sure theγ can still talk, though.I want information.And Logan..."

"Yeah?"

"Find Cynthia.I don't care what it takes.Bring her to me alive."

Logan opened his mouth like he wanted to ask more questions, but he saw the look in my eγes and stopped.

"Got it," he said, alreadγ turning toward the warehouse.

I got into the car, started the engine, and sped off with Liana beside me.She was curled up in the seat, her arms wrapped around her chest, eγes closed and silent.

I looked at her, and I swore to mγself, this would never happen again.

No one would ever touch her again.

Not while I was breathing.

CHAPTER 80

Killian's POV

By the time we pulled up to Liana's father's house, everyone was already outside waiting.The second my car came to a stop, they all rushed toward it, their faces tight with worry and panic.

"Oh my baby..."my mom breathed out, her voice cracking as she yanked open the passenger door and helped Liana out gently.Liana was quiet, barely holding herself together, but she nodded and let my mom support her.Her father looked completely wrecked, it was as if his face was pale, guilt written all over it, and even though he tried to stay strong, I could see the streaks of tears sliding down his face.

"Mommy!"Ryan's voice broke through the silence as he ran straight to her.

Liana bent a little and hugged him, her hands shaking as she pulled him close.She didn't say a word to anyone else.When she looked at her father, her face didn't show anger, just...hurt.Deep hurt and disappointment.I could feel it from her, even without the bond.

She turned to me quietly."Please, just take me to my room."

I didn't say a word.I simply scooped her into my arms and carried her inside.She felt so light.Too light.Like the pain had drained everything from her.

When we got to her room, I set her down on the bed, but she broke almost instantly.Her arms wrapped around herself, and she started crying.I pulled her into my chest, holding her tightly, trying to steady her shaking body while whispering, "It's okay.I'm here now.You're safe."

But in my head?In my chest?I was losing it.I was boiling with so much rage I could hardly breathe.Cynthia.That witch.The things I was going to do to her...she would beg for death before I was through.

Liana pulled back slowly."I feel dirty," she whispered, her voice almost gone."Please...I need a bath."

I nodded."Okay, baby.I got you."

I went into the bathroom and ran the water, adjusting the temperature just right.I added her favorite bath oils, anything to soothe her, even just a little.When I turned back, she had already started undressing.